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David Hockney: Ten Things to Know About the Late British Artist June 12, 2026 Text Billie Muraben Lead Image David Hockney, Mr and Mrs Clark and Percy, 1970-71, acrylic on canvas © David Hockney. Collection: Tate, UK This piece was first published on 7 February 2017 and has since been updated. Born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, in 1937, David Hockney spent more than six decades relentlessly reinventing and evolving his practice, ever since winning a scholarship to his local grammar school. To call him prolific would be an understatement: he moved effortlessly between painting, photography, collage, opera set design and, later, iPad drawings, united by an extraordinary curiosity and a singular way of seeing the world. Hockney remained resistant to the idea of looking back. “It’s always what I’m doing now,” he told The Guardian in 2015. “I don’t reflect too much. I live now. It’s always now.” Following news of the artist's death at the age of 88, here are ten things you might not know about one of Britain ’ s greatest artists. 13 Art Project: David Hockney 1. He was a sort of anarchist Describing his politics, Hockney once defined his views as “a sort of anarchism” that drew from bot…

Art icon David Hockney dies at age 88 | AP News Artist David Hockney after unveiling the bottle design for the 2014 vintage wine of Château Mouton Rothschild in London, Friday, Feb. 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, File) LONDON (AP) — ArtistDavid Hockney, whose paintings of pools shimmering in the Los Angeles sunshine became icons of 20th-century art, has died. He was 88. Hockney was born in the north of England but lived much of his life in Southern California, making its sun-drenched suburban views a major motif. Later in life he returned to Europe, finding renewed inspiration in the wooded hills of his native county of Yorkshire and the fields and trees of France’s Normandy region. He became one of the U.K.’s most treasured artists, his works selling for record prices at auction. Historian Simon Schama said that “the popularity and durability of David Hockney’s art, through all his shape-shifts and restlessly inventive experiments, are really no mystery.” “His work is admired — loved is not too strong a word — by the millions who, worldwide, flock to see it because it presupposes an expectation of pleasure,” Schama wrote in an essay accompanying a 2025 Hockney exhibition…

In iconic works like Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures) and his groundbreaking drawings, Hockney celebrated life, colour & desire with fearless honesty throughout his long career. A pioneer who put gay life front and centre on canvas. Hockney passed away on 11 June. 🕊

Revolutionary British artist David Hockney dies aged 88 <p>Bradford painter whose sun-kissed visions of California broke world records at auction has died</p><p>David Hockney, the iconic British painter who cast a revolutionary gaze across 20th-century art, has died aged 88.</p><p>He made his name as a pop artist during the swinging 60s and was perhaps best known for his paintings of swimming pools that helped define the Los Angeles aesthetic. Works such as A Bigger Splash and Portrait of an Artist (Pool With Two Figures) depicted hedonistic scenes of love, lust and loss taking place below the city’s sun-soaked skies.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2026/jun/12/artist-david-hockney-dies">Continue reading...</a>

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save LONDON (AP) — Artist David Hockney , whose paintings of pools shimmering in the Los Angeles sunshine became icons of 20th-century art, died Thursday, his publicist said. He was 88. Hockney was born in the north of England but lived much of his life in Southern California, making its sun-drenched suburban views a major motif. Later in life he returned to Europe, finding renewed inspiration in the wooded hills of his native county of Yorkshire and the fields and trees of France’s Normandy region. He became one of the U.K.’s most treasured artists, his works selling for record prices at auction. Historian Simon Schama said that “the popularity and durability of David Hockney’s art, through all his shape-shifts and restlessly inventive experiments, are really no mystery.” “His work is admired — loved is not too strong a word — by the millions who, worldwide, flock to see it because it presupposes an expectation of pleasure,” Schama wrote in an essay accompanying a 2025 Hockney exhibition in Paris. Hockney’s publicist, Erica Bolton, says he died a few weeks short of his 89th birthday. Wi…

Farewell to David Hockney and Marilyn Monroe at 100 His career spanned London's swinging '60s, the counter-culture of 1970s Los Angeles and the bucolic calm of springtime in Normandy. David Hockney was a master painter of portraits and landscapes, injecting riotous colour into canvases that hang in collections from New York to Tokyo. We take a look back at the career of the British artist following his death at 88 years old.

Renowned British artist David Hockney dies aged 88 Hockney is considered an influential and defining figure in 20th and 21st century contemporary painting.

David Hockney hailed for ‘reshaping the course of modern art’ after death at 88 By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Tributes have been paid to artist David Hockney, who has died aged 88 (PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. David Hockney has been remembered as “a defining voice in art across his lifetime” and a pioneer who “reshaped the course of modern art” after his death at 88. One of the most celebrated and influential British artists of modern times, he died peacefully at home on June 11, his publicist Erica Bolton said. A statement to the Press Association said: “The celebrated British artist David Hockney, one of the most important figures in contemporary art in both the 20th and 21st centuries, passed away peacefully at home on 11 June 2026, one month short of his 89th birthday.” It added: “David Hockney’s enduring legacy reflects his underlying enthusiasm for life, his outstanding sense of humour, his immense generosity, and his investigative curiosity encapsulated by his signature ph…

David Hockney hailed for ‘reshaping the course of modern art’ after death at 88 By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Tributes have been paid to artist David Hockney, who has died aged 88 (PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. David Hockney has been remembered as “a defining voice in art across his lifetime” and a pioneer who “reshaped the course of modern art” after his death at 88. One of the most celebrated and influential British artists of modern times, he died peacefully at home on June 11, his publicist Erica Bolton said. A statement to the Press Association said: “The celebrated British artist David Hockney, one of the most important figures in contemporary art in both the 20th and 21st centuries, passed away peacefully at home on 11 June 2026, one month short of his 89th birthday.” It added: “David Hockney’s enduring legacy reflects his underlying enthusiasm for life, his outstanding sense of humour, his immense generosity, and his investigative curiosity encapsulated by his signature ph…

King leads tributes to 'giant of the art world' David Hockney The artist, who has died at the age of 88, "was one of life's true originals", King Charles says.

Britain’s David Hockney, a giant of contemporary art, dies aged 88 British artist David Hockney, one of the most influential and defining figures in contemporary art whose paintings captured the world in brilliant colour, has died aged 88, his publicist announced on Friday. Tributes poured in for the 1960s pop art pioneer who established himself as a globally renowned painter and master draughtsman and kept painting, experimenting and exhibiting right up until his death. “I think I’ve something to say to people – that’s why,” he told the Daily Telegraph in...

David Hockney hailed for ‘reshaping the course of modern art’ after death at 88 By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Tributes have been paid to artist David Hockney, who has died aged 88 (PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. David Hockney has been remembered as “a defining voice in art across his lifetime” and a pioneer who “reshaped the course of modern art” after his death at 88. One of the most celebrated and influential British artists of modern times, he died peacefully at home on June 11, his publicist Erica Bolton said. A statement to the Press Association said: “The celebrated British artist David Hockney, one of the most important figures in contemporary art in both the 20th and 21st centuries, passed away peacefully at home on 11 June 2026, one month short of his 89th birthday.” It added: “David Hockney’s enduring legacy reflects his underlying enthusiasm for life, his outstanding sense of humour, his immense generosity, and his investigative curiosity encapsulated by his signature ph…

#BREAKING: Celebrated British artist David Hockney has died aged 88, passing away peacefully at home just one month before his 89th birthday. Tributes are pouring in for the visionary painter whose vivid, instantly recognisable work shaped generations of artists.

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Art giant David Hockney's final wish: A funeral attended by just two ... Latest Malaysia breaking stories on politics, analysis and opinions LONDON, June 20 — The funeral for David Hockney, the acclaimed British artist who died just over a week ago, has already been held in strict privacy, his publicist said yesterday. Hockney, a hugely influential figure who helped pioneer the 1960s pop art movement and whose paintings have been lauded for decades for capturing the world in brilliant colour, passed away on June 12 aged 88. “The funeral has already taken place,” Erica Bolton said in a statement, issued in response to numerous enquiries about the arrangements. “We would like to clarify that it was David’s clear wish that his funeral should be attended only by his partner, JP, and his great-nephew Richard; and that their privacy would be respected,” she added. Hockney is survived by his long-time partner Jean-Pierre Goncalves de Lima, as well as two brothers and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, Bolton previously confirmed. Her statement also announced that “the vast majority of his works will be given to foundations in furtherance of his legacy, as wel…

David Hockney, celebrated British artist, dies at 88 David Hockney, one of the most celebrated and influential British artists of modern times, has died aged 88. He died peacefully at home on June 11, his publicist Erica Bolton said...

David Hockney, iconic British artist known for his colorful landscapes and pool scenes, dies at 88 Hockney explored, reimagined classical portraiture, landscape painting and pop art, working in painting, collage, photography and digital drawing.

British artist David Hockney dies at 88 Considered a superstar of pop art, the UK painter was one of the world's most influential artists during his lifetime.

David Hockney's Low-Key Funeral Held as Tributes Pour In Worldwide David Hockney’s Low-Key Funeral Held as Tributes Pour In Worldwide David Hockney's funeral was held privately with only close family attending. Memorials will follow in London, Los Angeles, Paris, and Yorkshire. Tributes came from King Charles, Dame Tracey Emin, and the Prime Minister. Exhibitions marking his 90th birthday are planned. 18 minute ago · 3 min read Share Funeral Held Privately for David Hockney The funeral of David Hockney, widely recognized as Britain’s most renowned artist, has already taken place, according to confirmation from his publicist. The 88-year-old artist passed away at his London residence earlier this month, eliciting tributes from fellow artists, the prime minister, and senior members of the Royal Family. In accordance with his wishes, only his partner Jean-Pierre Goncalves de Lima and his great-nephew Richard Hockney attended the funeral, Erica Bolton, Hockney’s publicist, stated. A series of memorial services are planned for next year, beginning with one in London during the spring, she added. Additional memorials will follow in Los Angeles and Paris—two cities where Hockney lived at…

Artist David Hockney said the drive to create pictures 'is deep within us' NPR | By Susan Stamberg Published June 12, 2026 at 7:05 PM CDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 4:36 Legendary painter David Hockney died on Thursday at the age of 88. The late NPR correspondent Susan Stamberg spoke with the artist in 2016 about his lifelong obsession with looking. Copyright 2026 NPR

David Hockney hailed for ‘reshaping the course of modern art’ after death at 88 By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Tributes have been paid to artist David Hockney, who has died aged 88 (PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. David Hockney has been remembered as “a defining voice in art across his lifetime” and a pioneer who “reshaped the course of modern art” after his death at 88. One of the most celebrated and influential British artists of modern times, he died peacefully at home on June 11, his publicist Erica Bolton said. A statement to the Press Association said: “The celebrated British artist David Hockney, one of the most important figures in contemporary art in both the 20th and 21st centuries, passed away peacefully at home on 11 June 2026, one month short of his 89th birthday.” It added: “David Hockney’s enduring legacy reflects his underlying enthusiasm for life, his outstanding sense of humour, his immense generosity, and his investigative curiosity encapsulated by his signature ph…

Sad News As Modern Maestro Has Passed On: Breaking News: David Hockney, the English artist whose colorful paintings restored the human form to art, defying the abstract schools of the mid-20th century, died at 88. nyti.ms/3PWnMQH

David Hockney hailed for ‘reshaping the course of modern art’ after death at 88 By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Tributes have been paid to artist David Hockney, who has died aged 88 (PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. David Hockney has been remembered as “a defining voice in art across his lifetime” and a pioneer who “reshaped the course of modern art” after his death at 88. One of the most celebrated and influential British artists of modern times, he died peacefully at home on June 11, his publicist Erica Bolton said. A statement to the Press Association said: “The celebrated British artist David Hockney, one of the most important figures in contemporary art in both the 20th and 21st centuries, passed away peacefully at home on 11 June 2026, one month short of his 89th birthday.” It added: “David Hockney’s enduring legacy reflects his underlying enthusiasm for life, his outstanding sense of humour, his immense generosity, and his investigative curiosity encapsulated by his signature ph…

David Hockney, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, dead at 88 <p>David Hockney, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, has died, his publicist said Friday. He was 88.</p>

David Hockney, giant of British art, dies aged 88 British artist David Hockney, whose paintings of pools shimmering in the Los Angeles sunshine became icons of 20th-century art, has died at the age of 88, his publicist has announced.

British artist David Hockney, celebrated for his pop art, dies at 88 David Hockney, the celebrated British artist whose innovative work transformed modern art, has died at the age of 88. He rose to prominence as a leading figure of the Pop Art movement in the 1960s and became renowned for his vivid depictions of Los Angeles life, particularly his iconic swimming pool paintings such as A Bigger Splash and Portrait of an Artist (Pool With Two Figures), which captured themes of desire, relationships and solitude against California’s sunlit backdrop. However, Hockney’s artistic legacy extended far beyond these celebrated works. Over a career spanning more than six decades, he continually reinvented his practice, creating groundbreaking photo collages, exploring innovative approaches to portraiture and landscape painting, and embracing new technologies. In his later years, he remained at the forefront of artistic experimentation, using digital tools and 3D techniques to push the boundaries of visual expression. RIP David Hockney.🪡pic.twitter.com/nNeUYR4nEI A statement from Hockney’s representatives said, “The celebrated British artist David Hockney, one of the most important figure…

David Hockney, radical British artist, dies aged 88 David Hockney , the bespectacled and besuited British artist whose work spanned the turquoise swimming pools of Los Angeles to the emerald hills of his native Yorkshire, has died aged 88. He passed away peacefully at home on 11 June 2026, one month short of his 89th birthday, his representatives said in a statement. Born in Bradford, Yorkshire, in 1937, Hockney was the fourth of five children by creative, politically radical parents: a devout Methodist, vegetarian mother, Laura, and father Kenneth, an accountant who was a conscientious objector during the Second World War . He spent childhood summers near the coast arranging sheaves of corn into stooks, in fields that would become the subject of some of his most famous works. From a young age, he knew that he wanted to be an artist. Academically gifted, he failed his exams deliberately so he wouldn’t have to drop art and transferred to the Bradford School of Art, working from nine in the morning until nine at night. While attending the Royal College of Art in London, where his fellow students included Patrick Caulfield and RB Kitaj, Hockney exhibited and sold work at important sh…

When Hockney told AFP about his lockdown 'blessing' in France British artist David Hockney, who has died at the age of 88, spoke to AFP in 2021 about spending the months of the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown in France.

David Hockney hailed for ‘reshaping the course of modern art’ after death at 88 By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments Tributes have been paid to artist David Hockney, who has died aged 88 (PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. David Hockney has been remembered as “a defining voice in art across his lifetime” and a pioneer who “reshaped the course of modern art” after his death at 88. One of the most celebrated and influential British artists of modern times, he died peacefully at home on June 11, his publicist Erica Bolton said. A statement to the Press Association said: “The celebrated British artist David Hockney, one of the most important figures in contemporary art in both the 20th and 21st centuries, passed away peacefully at home on 11 June 2026, one month short of his 89th birthday.” It added: “David Hockney’s enduring legacy reflects his underlying enthusiasm for life, his outstanding sense of humour, his immense generosity, and his investigative curiosity encapsulated by his signature ph…

David Hockney’s funeral held in private with just two mourners <p>Artist had requested only his partner and great-nephew attend, with memorial services planned in places he lived</p><p>Only two people attended David Hockney’s funeral last week – in line with the British artist’s final wishes.</p><p>The two mourners at the private ceremony were Hockney’s 61-year-old partner, Jean-Pierre Gonçalves de Lima, and his 33-year-old great-nephew, Richard Hockney, a photographer who worked as the artist’s assistant and frequently modelled for him. Both are trustees of the David Hockney Foundation, established by the artist in 2008.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2026/jun/21/david-hockney-funeral-private-two-mourners">Continue reading...</a>

David Hockney, Revolutionary and Beloved Painter, Dies at 88 People David Hockney, Revolutionary and Beloved Painter, Dies at 88 He captured the pleasures and contradictions of modern life with wit, warmth, and technical daring. David Hockney standing with The Arrival Of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire in 2011 at the Centre Pompidou in Paris, 2017. Photo: Aurelien Meunier / Getty Images. Jo Lawson-Tancred June 12, 2026 Share Share This Article David Hockney, whose vivid paintings and warm irreverence made him one of the most celebrated artists of his era, died on Thursday in London. He was 88. His publicist, Erica Bolton, confirmed the news. Indefatigable throughout his life, he worked until the end. The best of Artnet News in your inbox. Sign up for our daily newsletter. Hockney offered new ways of looking at the world, again and again. But whether painting the Grand Canyon or the rolling fields of his native Yorkshire, pop star Harry Styles or his own parents, the British artist had a distinctive style and restless curiosity that endured for over seven decades. The best of Artnet News in your inbox. Sign up for our daily newsletter. Few artists have experimented as relentless…

How David Hockney left behind a legacy of colour - Nouse 2026/06/15 Image by Jeffrey Daniels ByPoppy Edwards On 11 June 2026, news broke that celebrated artist David Hockney had died at age 88. Since, there have been global displays of mourning, as the world comes to terms with the loss of an incredible, inspirational artist. So who was David Hockney? Well, first and foremost: Hockney is widely considered one of the most influential British artists of both the 20th and the 21st centuries. Born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, he studied a degree in London before moving to Los Angeles in the 1960s (where he produced much of the art which made him such an important contributor to the pop art movement). You may recognise Hockney’s artwork for its liveliness –bright colours, wonderfully creative uses of perspective, and a joyful expressionism. Many of his most famous works in the latter half of his career were inspired by his time in the Yorkshire Wolds. He often used his iPad to depict the nature and streets of Yorkshire. In 2011, York Art Gallery displayed his workBigger Trees Near Warterwhich measured 15ft by 40ft (taking up an entire wall of the gallery!) His work is more than a …

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Celebrated British contemporary artist David Hockney dies at 88 British artist David Hockney has died at 88, his PR agent said on Friday. Hockney was one of the most influential artists of the 20th and 21st centuries who worked in a range of mediums but was known for his vivid use of colour in paintings depicting scenes from California, Normandy and the UK.

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save LONDON (AP) — Artist David Hockney , whose paintings of pools shimmering in the Los Angeles sunshine became icons of 20th-century art, died Thursday, his publicist said. He was 88. Hockney was born in the north of England but lived much of his life in Southern California, making its sun-drenched suburban views a major motif. Later in life he returned to Europe, finding renewed inspiration in the wooded hills of his native county of Yorkshire and the fields and trees of France’s Normandy region. He became one of the U.K.’s most treasured artists, his works selling for record prices at auction. Historian Simon Schama said that “the popularity and durability of David Hockney’s art, through all his shape-shifts and restlessly inventive experiments, are really no mystery.” “His work is admired — loved is not too strong a word — by the millions who, worldwide, flock to see it because it presupposes an expectation of pleasure,” Schama wrote in an essay accompanying a 2025 Hockney exhibition in Paris. Hockney’s publicist, Erica Bolton, says he died a few weeks short of his 89th birthday. Wi…

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David Hockney, artist renowned for his pool scenes, has died at 88 Artist David Hockney has died at 88 LONDON --ArtistDavid Hockney, whose paintings of pools shimmering in the Los Angeles sunshine became icons of 20th-century art, died Thursday, his publicist said. He was 88. Hockney was born in the north of England but lived much of his life in Southern California, making its sun-drenched suburban views a major motif. Later in life he returned to Europe, finding renewed inspiration in the wooded hills of his native county of Yorkshire and the fields and trees of France’s Normandy region. He became one of the U.K.’s most treasured artists, his works selling for record prices at auction. Historian Simon Schama said that “the popularity and durability of David Hockney’s art, through all his shape-shifts and restlessly inventive experiments, are really no mystery.” “His work is admired — loved is not too strong a word — by the millions who, worldwide, flock to see it because it presupposes an expectation of pleasure,” Schama wrote in an essay accompanying a 2025 Hockney exhibition in Paris. Hockney’s publicist, Erica Bolton, says he died a few weeks short of his 89th birthday. …

British artist David Hockney dies aged 88 Entertainment By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 3 Skip to next photo 1 / 1 Show caption 1 / 1 0 Comments This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. David Hockney, one of the most celebrated and influential British artists of modern times, has died aged 88. He died peacefully at home on June 11, his publicist Erica Bolton said. A statement to the Press Association said: “The celebrated British artist David Hockney, one of the most important figures in contemporary art in both the 20th and 21st centuries, passed away peacefully at home on 11 June 2026, one month short of his 89th birthday.” David Hockney died peacefully at home (Victoria Jones/PA) It added: “David Hockney’s enduring legacy reflects his underlying enthusiasm for life, his outstanding sense of humour, his immense generosity, and his investigative curiosity encapsulated by his signature phrase, Love Life. “Details of memorials will follow in due course.” Hockney’s celebrated career spanned seven de…

David Hockney, iconic British artist, dies at 88 David Hockney, a treasured British artist whose paintings of shimmering pools and colorful iPad drawings became icons of contemporary art, died on Friday aged 88. France 24 takes a look back at the life and career of one of the giants of the art world.

Artist David Hockney said the drive to create pictures 'is deep within us' NPR | By Susan Stamberg Published June 12, 2026 at 7:05 PM CDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 4:36 Legendary painter David Hockney died on Thursday at the age of 88. The late NPR correspondent Susan Stamberg spoke with the artist in 2016 about his lifelong obsession with looking. Copyright 2026 NPR

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